Community Perception on the Conflict between Human and Sumatran Elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus Temminck 1847) in Way Kambas National Park

Abstract

The conflict between humans and elephants can cause disadvantages for both humans and elephants in the form of property and loss of life. The objective of this study was to determine community perceptions of the conflict between humans and elephants. Data were collected through interviews with thirty respondents by using a questionnaire as guidance. The respondents were randomly selected from Tegal Yoso Village, Purbolinggo District, East Lampung Regency, which is one of the buffer villages of the Way Kambas National Park (TNWK). The results showed that 100% of the community declared elephants as plant destroyers, and 97% of plant consumers. The results also revealed that 100% of the community has a positive perception by considering elephants as an endangered species and has the potential to become tourist attractions, while 97% or the community considered elephant as a charismatic animal, beautiful, having a strong memory, and sensitive. The community showed awareness of the conservation of Sumatran elephants. It was shown from their attitude in dealing with the elephants that enter the agricultural area by reporting to the authorized officer. The Elephant Response Unit (ERU) in Tegal Yoso and the community need to increase safeguards to reduce conflicts between elephants and humans in the buffer zone of TNWK.Keywords: elephant, community, conflict, mitigation, perception

Public perception of the Sumatran elephant conflict in the village buffer region GLNP and economic loss consequence of the conflict

“…In Table 4, the most disturbed types of plants are oil palm and banana plantations. Society often loss Because plant palm experience damage consequence eaten by elephants especially the aged young [14,15]; while bananas are preferred commodity by elephant [16].…”

Perilaku Gajah (Elephas maximus) Dalam Perspektif Al-Qur’An dan Hadis

“…Masyarakat menganggap bahwa gajah adalah salah satu satwa pemakan serta perusak tanaman. Gajah yang masuk ke lahan pertanian masyarakat akan menginjak-injak tanaman yang menyebabkan tanaman rusak sehingga mengalami gagal panen yang berdampak pada pendapatan masyarakat (Pratiwi et al, 2020). Tingkat kerusakan lahan pertanian masyarakat yang disebabkan oleh gajah sangat tinggi karena sekali gajah memasuki lahan masyarakat makan semua tanaman pada lahan tersebut rusak.…”

Pengaruh Lingkungan Terhadap Perilaku Satwa Liar

“…Konflik manusia dengan gajah akan berdampak langsung terhadap manusia maupun gajah. Dampak langsung bagi manusia berupa kerugian yang diakibatkan oleh rusaknya tanaman budidaya, perampasan hasil tanaman, rusaknya infrastruktur dan sumber air, gangguan dan matinya hewan ternak, korban luka dan meninggal, sementara bagi gajah adalah satwa ini dapat terluka dan/atau mati oleh manusia [6] Artikel 5 memperlihatkan adanya terjadi konflik manusia dengan satwa liar berupa ular, biawak dan musang yang masuk area pemukiman warga hingga masuk kedalam rumah. Berdasarkan dari data Dinas Pemadam Kebakaran menyebutkan bahwa kasus evakuasi satwa liar oleh dibulan September tercatat sebanyak 55 kali evakuasi ular dan biawak.…”